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Jeep has displayed the raw power and remarkable race track agility of its 6.4 litre 344 kW V8 HEMI engined Grand Cherokee SRT by becoming the first 4x4 vehicle to race a plane around a track (and win!).

Jeep has announced that it is investing a billion US dollars (NZ$1.4 billion) in new production facilities in the USA to build new models to further fuel the growth of the legendary off road car maker.

Mike Manley, The British-born head of Jeep worldwide and COO of the Asia Pacific Region – which includes New Zealand – of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has been named as 2016’s most influential UK executive in the global automotive business.

From smallest to largest, from ultimate off road vehicle to top luxury SUV, the Germans have put Jeep at the top of their purchase choices with readers of Germany’s top 4x4 and SUV title, ‘OFF ROAD’ picking the Jeep Renegade, Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Grand Cherokee as their off road winners for 2016.

Readers of the UK’s leading motoring magazine, ‘AutoExpress’, have voted the Jeep Grand Cherokee one of the top ten most best cars to own and the launch of new models such as the Jeep Renegade, which has just arrived in New Zealand, has helped propel the Jeep brand up the UK’s popularity list to the 11th most popular brand in the UK.

Seven new, ultra-capable Jeep concept vehicles, featuring an array of Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts available to consumers, will conquer the famous and challenging trails of Moab, Utah, at Easter Jeep Safari, March 19-27.

It’s the Jeep that fans of the legendary brand have spent years calling for, the version of the Jeep Wrangler that Jeep itself says it’s considering for the next generation of Wrangler, but it’s here, now in New Zealand: a Jeep Wrangler double cab Ute.

The Jeep Renegade, which will arrive in New Zealand in early 2016, has been named the 2016 Car of the Year in Brazil by Autoesporte magazine (Editora Globo), the most prestigious automotive industry award in Brazil, and organised annually by the magazine since 1966.